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The game of baseball will never be the same after Alex Rodriguez’s retirement. If not for his controversies, the former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was delightful to watch in the ballparks. It has been over six years since the disputed Yankees legend bid farewell to the game.

However, the athlete inside Alex Rodriguez is still alive. Yes! He cannot play the game anymore, but the Yankees legend always finds a way to get close to any sport. And this time, it was more special because he was not alone.

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Proud father Alex Rodriguez cheers for his elder daughter while she sings the National Anthem during the Miami Heat game

Alex Rodriguez was extremely happy for his elder daughter Natasha Alexander Rodriguez. Notably, the 17-year-old sang the National Anthem during the Miami Heat v/s Minnesota Timberwolves game in Miami.

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Although the Heats did not win the game, A-Rod enjoyed the game because of her daughter’s incredible performance. The Yankees legend shared a video of the same on Instagram. He also thanked the Miami Heat management for allowing his daughter to sing.

 

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“Wow! I will never forget last night. Tashi… I am so proud. You did such an amazing job singing the National Anthem. Special thanks to Micky, Nick, and the Miami Heat for making it such a special night for my family,” Alex Rodriguez captioned the video on Instagram.

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Minutes after watching the video, A-Rod’s fans and well-wishers also congratulated the Yankees legend and wished the best for his elder daughter, Natasha.

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Double delight for A-Rod

This Tuesday proved to be the perfect day for A-Rod. And there is a reason. Apart from his daughter performing the National Anthem, A-Rod’s NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves also won the game.

Notably, the Yankees legend is a part owner of the NBA franchise. He, along with business tycoon Marc Lore, teamed up and purchased the Timberwolves in the last year.

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Given he was an MLB player, do you think A-Rod should also buy an MLB franchise?